For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 57 students in Deering, AK.
The top-ranked public school in Deering, AK is Deering School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deering, AK public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alaska public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Deering have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alaska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Deering, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deering School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36 Main St
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Deering, AK 99736
(907) 363-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deering, AK?
The top-ranked public schools in Deering, AK include Deering School.
How many public schools are located in Deering?
1 public schools are located in Deering.
What is the racial composition of students in Deering?
Deering public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Alaska public schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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